Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Online Content: Not Available / Creator: Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Official Publications of Swarthmore College, 1866-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 70 linear ft.
Abstract:: Publications of Swarthmore College including pre-opening issues relating to its establishment and building. Collection includes Bulletins, Directories, Calendars, Fundraising Publications, Special Events Publications, The Halcyon (yearbook), and Student Publications. McCabe Library is the official depository of the Swarthmore College publications; the archival collection is incomplete and forms part of the larger Swarthmore College Archives.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Civilian Foreign Service Training Program records, 1942-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:: During World War II, Swarthmore College offered relief and reconstruction training programs, initially at the graduate level for men in the Civilian Public Service (CPS), and later as an undergraduate major. This collection consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, syllabi, reports, and other documents relating to Civilian Foreign Service (CFS) training programs at colleges and universities, particularly the CFS program at Swarthmore. The collection was compiled by J. Roland Pennock, a professor in the Political Science Department who oversaw both the CPS and CFS programs.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Dean's Office records, 1871-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 55 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Dean of Students oversees vital aspects of student life, including pre-major academic advising, career services, health and psychological services, residential life, multicultural initiatives, and social and extracurricular activities. The Swarthmore College Dean's Office records, circa 1871-2005, include correspondence files, meeting minutes, reports, clippings from the student newspaper ("The Phoenix") and other publications, and other documents pertaining to student life on campus and administrative matters with which past Deans have been involved. Note that access is currently restricted to parts of this collection.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Admissions and Financial Aid records, 1869-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:: In the early years of Swarthmore College, applicants applied directly to the College President and the cost of attendance was $350 per year. In the 21st century, a separately staffed Admissions Office and an Office of Financial Aid exist to support these functions. This small collection, dating from 1869 to 2003, includes admissions blanks, lists of applicants, reports, and other materials that document Swarthmore's admissions and financial aid policies and procedures.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College audiovisual materials, 1925-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 50 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of audio and audiovisual materials in various formats, collected at various times from various sources, about Swarthmore or documenting life at the College.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College property records, 1687-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 65 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Swarthmore College property records include real estate and building appraisals; deeds, mortgages, and leases; reports by Swarthmore committees and external consultants; administrative documents such as budgets and correspondence; blueprints, maps, and plans; and other records pertaining to college buildings and grounds, construction and maintenance, and utilities and resource use.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College General Reference Files, 1921-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft. (workroom file cabinets)
Abstract:: Contains topical reference files on Swarthmore College including buildings and grounds, history, activities, events, etc. Files compiled by staff of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College employee photographs, 1864-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College faculty, staff, administrators, and Board Members, from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Office of Institutional Research records, 1947-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.1 linear ft.
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Elizabeth Powell Bond Papers, 1856-1958 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 box)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Powell Bond (1841-1926) served for four years as Matron of Swarthmore College and was appointed as its first Dean of Women in 1890. She retired in 1906. 1906. A birthright Quaker and lifelong member of the Society of Friends, she played an important role in the development of coeducation at the College. (1860-1926), diaries and journals (1856-1925), business papers, speeches and articles, pictures, and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louisa M. Alcott, Ellen Emerson, Hannah Clothier Hull, William Lloyd Garrison, and others.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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